I have had an IUD for four years. Will it hurt to remove it?

IUD insertion is a method of contraception for many women. Some women who do not plan to have a baby will use IUD insertion to achieve this goal, which can effectively prevent pregnancy. But when I reach childbearing age, I will think about getting pregnant, so I will go to the hospital to remove the IUD. But after all, I have been in the IUD for four years. If I take it out, will it be painful?

Is it painful to remove the IUD after 4 years?

The operations of removing and inserting an IUD are similar, except that there will be slight discomfort. Removing an IUD is a very minor operation and can generally be performed in a general hospital. The IUD is removed within 3-7 days after the menstruation is over. You should not have sexual intercourse for three days before the removal of the IUD, and you should avoid sexual intercourse for two weeks after the removal of the IUD.

The "ring" in IUD refers to the intrauterine device, which achieves the contraceptive effect through mechanical stimulation and chemical interference. The IUD will not affect the female endocrine system or normal ovulation, so it can reduce the side effects of birth control pills. It is more convenient to use than condoms and costs less.

Things to note when going up the ring

Suitable for women with IUD:

Married, healthy women of childbearing age who want contraception: This requires women with normal menstrual patterns and good health, or women who cannot use contraceptive pills due to certain diseases, or women who are not suitable for other contraceptive methods can choose to use the IUD for contraception.

Women who are not suitable for IUD:

Women with irregular menstruation, heavy menstrual flow, irregular vaginal bleeding, or unexplained fever after IUD insertion are not suitable for IUD insertion.

Women with systemic diseases such as ovarian cancer, severe anemia, uterine fibroids, etc. are also not suitable for IUD insertion.

Women with loose cervix or uterine prolapse are not suitable for IUD insertion.

What should be noted in the ring:

1. Rest for at least three days after the operation. Do not do physical work within a week, especially avoid using your waist and abdomen.

2. No sexual intercourse within 2 weeks.

3. Do not take a bath in a tub within half a month.

4. If you experience any discomfort after the IUD is inserted, go to the hospital for examination in time. Of course, if it is a small amount of vaginal bleeding, lower abdominal distension and pain, and back pain are all normal phenomena and do not require special treatment. Normally it will heal itself within a week. If it does not heal itself and becomes serious, it is recommended to choose medication or other treatment methods.

5. Women who experience heavy bleeding after having the IUD inserted should consider removing it.

6. Regular follow-up is also required after the IUD is inserted to check whether the IUD has fallen off.